Harrison Western was founded in 1968 and has provided superior design and construction services to the mining and civil industries for over 50 years. We have entered a Joint Venture with Shaft Sinkers to construct a new utility shaft at WIPP (Waste isolation Pilot Plant). WIPP is a Department of Energy facility located near Carlsbad, New Mexico. When the project is completed, the final shaft will measure 26 feet in diameter and extend to 2,275 feet below the surface.

We are looking for experienced Hoistmen/Operators.

The WIPP project is expected to take up to three years to complete. Open positions will be based on the operational need and may be months to years in duration. All positions are located at the WIPP site, 26 miles southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Operate and inspect the hoist daily
• Select loads or materials according to weight and size specifications
• Signal and assist other workers loading and unload materials
• Attached, fasten and disconnect cables or lines to loads, materials and equipment using hand tools
• Repair, maintain and adjust equipment, using hand tools

Skills and Specifications:

• Ability to take direction from supervision
• Recognize hazards and safety risks
• Familiar with equipment and tools required for the position
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Work in a standing, seated, or other physical positions
• Must be able to obtain ATF Clearance
• Mining/Construction experience preferred
• Must have clean license
• Must have hoistman certification
• Must have experience hoisting during shaft sinking operations
• Crane certification a plus

Competitive compensation to commensurate with experience and per diem of $150 per day worked.

Harrison Western Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination.